Year 11 Practical Art
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Saunders.
Visual Art is not only an art form, but it is a way of seeing the world. We teach in a way that encourages ākonga (students) to examine and respond to their world. In this course, ākonga learn to work independently to construct meaning, produce artwork, and respond to and value others' feedback and criticism. They learn to use their imagination to engage with unexpected outcomes and explore multiple solutions.
Visual Art ākonga will learn and develop many skills in art-making, using a wide range of different processes and techniques: drawing (observational & expressive), painting, printmaking, collage, mixed media and digital photography (basic skills). This foundation course enables ākonga to grow their personal art-making style that will support and empower them in their future choice of expression.
The course structure is designed to promote independent work habits and develop knowledge and skills chosen by our ākonga. This course is divided into two stand-alone units & one optional unit of work all exploring a central theme - Tūrangawaewae (A Place to stand):
Stand-alone unit #1: Mural painting ‘Portraying Our Kura’ / resolved artwork (Waka Paddle Installation) exploring our Kura, the significant site of Te Ranga and our People. Contemporary painting processes and a range of media will be used.
Stand-alone unit #2: Practice-based Visual Inquiry / exploring visual art processes and conventions to inform students own artmaking - short fun workshops exploring dry and wet media (including spray paint, acrylic paint, mark making, printmaking), based on established practice, that will give our akōnga exposure to many different mediums, art styles and chances to learn and upskill.
Optional unit #3: Body of related artworks / NCEA folio panel exploring the concept of Tūrangawaewae. Drawing (observational & expressive), painting, printmaking, and mixed media processes will be used.
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Recommended Prior Learning
It is recommended that 10VAR (Practical Arts) be taken before this course.
Pathway
Assessment Information
NOTE: Due to the common achievement standards taught within 11VAR & 11VAD, only ONE Year 11 Arts course may be undertaken.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 1.1 - Use practice-based visual inquiry to explore an Aotearoa New Zealand Māori context and another cultural context
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Visual Arts 1.2 - Produce resolved artwork appropriate to established art making conventions
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Visual Arts 1.3 - Explore Visual Arts processes and conventions to inform own art making
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Visual Arts 1.4 - Create a sustained body of related artworks in response to an art making proposition
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Copywriter, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Artistic Director, Tattoo Artist, Film/Television Camera Operator, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Make-up Artist, Curator, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Visual Merchandiser, Media Producer, Lighting Technician, Game Developer, Photographer,
Disclaimer
Note that picking a course doesn't guarantee entry.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the year level dean or the Future Pathways team for support and guidance.